Manmaru Homemade Udon まんまる @ Mid Valley

Noodles are definitely a huge part of the Japanese cuisine. In Japan, everywhere you turn there’s almost always a noodle joint somewhere. Served piping hot or chilled, plain or with a whole lot of toppings, in soups, stir-fried or dipped. No wonder that the Japanese love their noodles as it’s not just delicious, it’s quite versatile too! Be it ramen or Udon!

While Japanese noodle fanatics have been creating a hype over artisanal ramen joints nowadays, we can foresee another type of noodle business growing, albeit at a much quieter pace. Noodle of choice?

Homemade Udon

It’s been a while since we actually enjoy a proper Udon meal. Perhaps we were spoilt by the choices of Ramen joints we have. The last one was Sanuki Udon, as Udon joints alone doesn’t really draw our attention for some reason

Well, since we have a new Udon contender in town, we’re in for a change! Time for some thick Japanese noodle! Fast Food Style!

Manmaru Homemade Udon まんまる

This place is structured like a Japanese fast food joint & you order from the counter directly. This is the first self-service concept udon restaurant in Malaysia and we love their open concept that created the spaciousness. They also have an open kitchen so that people can see how they prepare and serve the food.
Manmaru craft their udon from scratch. Right at the beginning of the counter, patrons could watch and learn how are the lengthy Udon noodles kneaded, cooked and served with different types of broths prepared. Most of the ingredients are all imported directly from Japan; from wheat flour, sauces, condiments, raw material and many more, to ensure freshness and the flavour authenticity. That’s how we all get to try fresh Udon! Kudos to their effort

While queueing, say hello to the chef and watch how he come out with the fresh & springy Udon!

Proceed to the cutleries and Tempura Sauce counter. They serve Ginger, White Radish and also tempura flakes! To be added into the dipping sauce

What’s Manmaru by the way?
It literally means “circular” in the Japanese language. The circular spirit portrays perfection which they incorporated in their restaurant to provide patrons a well-rounded culinary experience by allowing everyone to choose how you wish to enjoy your udon. You could have it plain, drenched in mega flavours with curry or kimchi, have it cold or even pair them with their crispy assortments of Tempura!

カケうどん Kake Udon (Large: RM10.90, Small : RM8.90)
Classic soy udon. I personally love this the most. Simplicity at its best with pure flavour.

カレーうどん Curry Udon (Large: RM12.90, Small: RM10.90)
Udon with traditional Japanese curry. This is definitely suitable for those who have stronger flavour tastebuds.

クリームコーンうどん Cream Corn Udon (Large: RM 14.90, Small: RM12.90)
Light & creamy sweet corn udon soup. We were being skeptical towards this order at first as we judged that it be overly satiating with the creamy sauce. Not in this case, the taste is light instead. Children would love this too!

ざるうどん Zaru Udon (Large: RM10.90, Small: RM8.90)
All time favourite cold noodle. I rarely go for cold udon but this traditional way of eating beats other strong flavoured portions. Dip a long strand of Udon into their sauce and slurp it up. One mouthful of coolness with a light taste while chewing on the bouncy texture!

釜揚げうどん Kamaage Udon – RM12.90
An “Al-dente” style udon with warm kamaage sauce. Being a virgin over Kamaage Udon, the noodles are served in a separate bowl with hot water, and accompanied with a hot dipping sauce of dashi, soy sauce and best of all roasted sesame seeds that gave the extra aroma.